Released on: June 16, 2008, 4:37 pm

Press Release Author: water damage team

Industry: Construction

Press Release Summary: A flooded basement can result in the loss of pictures,
furniture, and even your home. Follow these 11 tips from The Water Damage Team so
you know how to protect your basement from a flood.

Press Release Body: Wake Forest, NC - To avoid thousands of dollars in unnecessary
repairs consider these 11 tips to prevent basement folding form the Water Damage
Team.

"Flooded basements can cost thousands of dollars in extraction and cleanup repairs,"
claims David Beavers, of the Water Damage Team. "And if the wetness causes any mold
problems you could be looking at even more. It's much better to prevent the damage
from happening in the first place."

1. Make sure your gutters aren't clogged, and remember to clean regularly.

2. Check around house to make sure no small garden fences or barriers can hold water
against the house in heavy rain.

3. If you have downspout extension pipes, make sure they point away from the house.

4. Keep your interior drains clear at all times.

5. Make sure soil around the home has plenty of exposure to sunlight, so water can't
build up in the shade.

6. Fill any cracks in the basement walls or windows.

7. Get a sump pump if you don't already have one. If you do have one, make sure it's
working properly or it won't do you any good (simply pour a couple gallons of water
in to see).

8. Check window wells occasionally for leaves and debris, which could be clogging
the drain tiles.

9. Make sure you have a slope of 2% or more going away from the house

10. Keep all items in basement at least one foot off the floor for extra insurance.
Furthermore, don't keep irreplaceable photos, memorabilia, or important documents in
the basement at all, as some things can't be replaced easily or at all.

11. If your basement does flood, call a water removal specialist immediately. Still
water can seep into the walls and cause more costly damage if not taken care of.



Web Site: http://www.waterdamageteam.com

Contact Details: The Water Damage Team is a nation wide disaster restoration
company, with years of experience in water removal and water drying. As well as
storm damage clean up, contaminated water removal of all levels, structural drying,
debris removal and mold remediation. Our water damage restoration specialist are
trained and certified in all of the industries standards and techniques. At the
Water Damage Team we understand that rapid response is key to preventing any
additional loss, so our specialist are available to answer calls and response 24
hours a day 7 days a week. Call 1-800-533-0626 for immediate assistance.